16. The things that make you YOU

I was actually able to get things all sorted out a lot quicker than I expected, so here goes. It's a big group of things so enjoy.

Oh and excuse the terrible formatting. This took me forever, so I hope I can be forgiven.

These are the people and things that make me who I am today, the ones responsible for my changes and the things I need to keep it up.


These are my dogs. The girl pug just had a litter of puppies that are going to be two weeks old next Monday. Her name is Bella.








This guy here is Butch. He's the youngest of my three dogs. He's also the father of the litter of puppies. He's my own personal dog as well. I take care of him and feed him. I'm glad to call him my own, although he's not the smartest dog there is.





This is Sam, he's the oldest and the biggest. He's always very friendly and very caring. He's nothing but a big joy to have around the house.




I include my dogs because they've always been an important part of our family. We love to take care of all our animals and they always return the love and care. I can't imagine how things would be without these guys running around the house, panting.

My coworkers. So many of them to name, but they have made me a much better person and have taught me a lot of things throughout my time working there. They're the reason I don't complain when I wake up in the morning to go to work. They even make me consider working there for a long time, post-education. That's crazy. Here they are.

From left to right, Javi. We call him Chamo. Very good at what he does. Next is David, excellent taste in music and movies, and knowledgeable in more things than one. Next is Jorge. I'll get into him later. Lastly, is Lucas. He is still a student like myself, but he has extensive hardware and software knowledge. Hard working, and always willing to help.





This is Steven, he's a coordinator for our team, and one of the many who has come from a background at Best Buy tech or Geek Squad. Always sure to give his two cents on anything you ask. Likes old school gaming. That's always a plus.







This is Richard. Laid back, but hard working. He's cool people to know. I've had plenty an interesting conversation with him, and plenty a joke with him. He knows that I mess with him the same way I mess with everyone else.






This is Mark and his girlfriend, Yasmary. He's not a part of the team anymore, but he has helped and taught me a lot more than most, and I'm still learning from him. I know he has more to teach, and he's definitely someone to keep in contact with for a long time to come.



This is Jorge, once again. He's the coordinator for my team, and I haven't met a more laid back adult in a long time. He might still be in school, and still living with his parents...but if I can get to his age and enjoy myself half as much as he does I know I'll be a lot happier.


And this is the big guy. Papa Bear for the whole team. Josh. He is the coolest boss I have ever had and he never seems to disappoint when it comes to doing his best for making the workplace a lot more fun for everyone. He is the model example of a boss, and a friend. I hope that if I progress to a position like his in the future, I can be the boss that everyone likes to have around. Just like him.



Now for the bigger group of friends. These are the guys that made the world go round for me.



If you can ignore the total douche bag thing I'm doing in this picture, let me introduce you to Lydia. One of my newer acquaintances, but one of the most valued. I've been able to find a special connection with her like I find with all of my other friends, and I say that with the utmost sincerity.



This is Josias. He is one of my good friends that I've come to know since I first started college. I have been taken classes with him ever since and now he is also one of my co-workers. Thanks to him and my other friend, Alex, I've been able to maintain some part of my sanity in school, in the workplace, and just life in general.






This is Alex. He's another really good friend of mine that I've been associated with since the beginning of college as well. Again, he is a co-worker and he's more the big techie of the group. Always trying out something new just to see how it works..or to play a prank.









This is Cindy. She swears she's the favorite, but she does have a special place in my heart. I've known her since halfway through high school and I couldn't think of anyone else to run to when I want to be told the straight up truth and called a dumb ass. She keeps it real, just like a friend should.






This is me with the girls. From left to right, Janely, whom I've known for way too long to even get started with all the things we've done and seen together. Next is Catherine, who along with Gloria (far right) have become better friends strangely after high school than in high school. These girls like to poke fun and keep me in check and I'm glad I have them around.




And this is the trio of trios. Named the Geo Trio by others, but no names can describe these other two guys here. From right to left, we start with Danny, in the darker shirt. He's been in the "group" since 6th grade and he's come to be one of the best acquaintances I've ever had. Never held out on me or anyone else, and always willing to lend a hand. Last but most certainly not least, Geo. This guy has been there through thick and thin, best and worst, and never falters. I've known him for fifteen years and he is hands down the best best friend anyone could ever ask for, and he knows it. I hope everyone can find a friend as good as him at some point in their lives and stay as close as we have. Nothing separates us, everything brings us together.

So there you have it. Just another big part of my life that I want to introduce you guys to. Just thought it would be cool to work on these things that make me happy and give me inspiration.